SOC 25-1194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Chico
Chico, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Chico, CA is $162,300 per year, well above the national median of $63,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Chico, CA is $162,300 per year, well above the national median of $63,820. The gap of 154.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,820 and $170,870. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,440 and the ninetieth at $207,680.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, El Centro records the highest median at $106,620. Of the 286 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 7th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,440 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $59,820 | −6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $162,300 | +154.3% |
| 75th | $170,870 | +167.7% |
| 90th | $207,680 | +225.4% |
| Mean | $129,060 | +102.2% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Centro | $106,620 | 60 | |
| 2 | San Luis Obispo | $104,190 | 50 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $89,110 | 310 | |
| 4 | San Francisco | $86,980 | 1,410 | |
| 5 | Redding | $82,660 | 110 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $76,960 | 130 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $76,670 | 780 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $76,660 | 1,400 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $76,250 | 160 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $75,450 | 3,670 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chico run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $162,300 buys what $146,612 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 129.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$162,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$146,612US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $162,300 a year, 154.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,440 to $207,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is El Centro, at $106,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Chico, CA?
The median annual wage is $162,300, or $78.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,820, so pay in Chico, CA is 154.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chico, CA earns more than $207,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in El Centro, at $106,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Chico, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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